Discover This Delicious Recipe For Beef And Onions

Beef and onions are a typical dish in several countries in Latin America. It is easy to make and goes well with beans, rice, potatoes, yucca and salads. Although it is usually cooked with beef, you can also make it with other types of meat.

According to data from the Venezuelan Annals of Nutrition Magazine , 200 grams of fresh beef contributes to a healthy diet with more than 40% iron and more than 60% phosphorus. When the animals are fed grass, their meat contains a small number of lipids and represents a good source of proteins of high biological value.

So keep reading and discover this delicious recipe for beef and onions!

How to cook beef and onions

Beef and onions are a dish you can not miss. In addition to the delicious taste, it is easy to prepare and the ingredients are easy to obtain. How to make it.

Ingredients (To prepare 4 servings)

• 900 g beef (cut into fillets in the thickness you want)
• 3 cloves chopped garlic (remove center)
• 1 tbsp virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 medium onions
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tomato
• 3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 3 tablespoons red wine
• 1 teaspoon mustard (5 g)
• 1 tablespoon cumin (10 g)

Step-by-step instructions

• To begin, rinse the steaks and place them in a plastic bag. Then beat them with a meat grinder, until you notice that they are thin.
• Remove the steaks and discard the bag to avoid cross-contamination. Then place the meat in a container with a lid and add the mustard, cumin, garlic, 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt and pepper. Be sure to spread the ingredients throughout the meat to achieve an even taste.

• Put the lid on the container. You can also use plastic wrap or another zipper bag for this, and store it in the refrigerator.
• Ideally, you should wait at least 2 hours for the meat to be completely marinated. Therefore, you should prepare it in advance. One thing you can do if you know you do not have enough time is to move this step forward and season the meat the night before.
• After this, heat the butter over medium heat in a medium-sized pan. Meanwhile, cut the onion into rings or strips and chop the tomato into cubes.
• Now add the onion to the frying pan and let it cook for 10 minutes (check that it is golden). Add tomato, Worcestershire sauce and red wine.
• Leave it on the plate for another 10 minutes, not forgetting to stir occasionally.

• At the same time, heat a large frying pan over medium heat. Put the steaks in it and let them cook for 5 minutes on each side.
• Finally add the sauce you have just cooked, mix, wait long enough until the meat is ready and serve.

Beef and onion with just a few ingredients

In addition to this option, you can prepare other varieties with fewer ingredients. Either way, you will make a delicious meal with beef and onions. Write down the ingredients and instructions.

Ingredients

• 8 steak fillets
• 3 thinly sliced ​​onions
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 and 1/2 tablespoons virgin olive oil
• 3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

Step-by-step instructions

• First season the meat with salt and pepper and leave it in a container for about 2 hours. Remember to store this in the refrigerator.
• Then heat a frying pan over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of oil, and let the meat brown on both sides. This takes between 5 and 7 minutes. Remove the fillets from the heat and place them in another container.
• Then add the rest of the oil to the pan and add the onion to start cooking. When the onion is golden, put the meat back, pour over the Worcestershire sauce, and fry it on low heat until the steak is completely cooked.

If you are a meat lover, be careful not to overdo it

Although we can not deny that beef is delicious, it is important to only cook it from time to time. This is because excessive consumption of red meat can have negative effects on your health.

In particular, science has suggested that saturated fats and cholesterol, which are present in red meat, can trigger an increase in bad cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides. This in turn can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease.

So, to avoid these risks, you can practice the following tips:

• Choose lean pieces of meat.
• Remove the visible outer fat before cooking the meat.
• Limit the use of oils to prepare it.
• Always cook them properly to avoid any kind of disease caused by bacteria.

Prepare a delicious steak with onions

Now that you know these recipes, you can prepare them yourself at home. Remember that you can add spices, sauces and flavors you like the most. At the same time, remember to choose lean pieces of meat for the preparation and make sure to cook the meat properly.

Both beef with onions and other recipes with red meat have a place in your diet, as long as consumption is moderate. Do not forget this!